PCI 64 bit Bus Extenders .... Wearout and Regular extenders....

PCIX64 is a Bus Isolation Extender that allows the user to test the 64 bit PCI add-on boards quickly, without having to power the system down each time. It is especially designed to save valuable labor and time in the production environment. It is also a great tool for engineers, during product development, where changes and testing are required. It also serves to protect the motherboard from damage caused by bad board under test. It has many outstanding features such as, local or external power and signal isolation controls and fused power lines with short circuit sensing, etc. It also allows external voltage margin and current measurement. The latest version supports the WOL function and the PCIX spec. To order, add -3 for VIO=3.3V version, -5 for VIO=5V version, -T for right angle connector (mounted on the A side of the extender) option, -H for header pins option. The dimension is 9.25" L x 2.3" H. PCIX64 Specification

PCIEX8 is a regular 64 bit PCI extender. It features pluggable fuses, power indicating LEDs, header pins for logic analyzer hook up, prototype area and optional right angle PCI connector (on solder side, A). By changing the position of the pluggable fuses, it allows power from the motherboard, or from external source, to power the PCI board on top of the PCIEX8 extender. Therefore, voltage margin can be performed through an external power source and current measurement can be performed by removing the fuse and bridge the socket with an ammeter. An extra row of ground pins is placed next to the header pins, so users with high speed probes can have many closely grounded points. The latest version supports the PCIX mode. To order, add -3 for VIO=3.3V version, -5 for VIO=5V version, -T for right angle connector (mounted on the A side of the extender) option, -H for header pins option.. The dimension is 8.0" L x 2.2" H.

PCISX8 is a 64 bit, wearout extender, designed to go on top of the PCIX64 and PCIEX8 extenders. It is a short and low cost extender designed to be worn out after 2000-5000 cycles of insertion. Its purpose is to prolong the life of the other extenders in a heavily used environment. It can also be used to prevent the I/O board's gold fingers from being damaged, when I/O boards are used to test the motherboards repeatedly. To order, add -3 for VIO=3.3V version, -5 for VIO=5V version. The dimension is 6.65" L x 1.1" H.

PCISX8-3C is a 64 bit, 3.3V wearout extender. It is a short and low cost extender designed to be worn out after 2000-5000 cycles of insertion. Its purpose is to prolong the life of the PCI connectors in a heavily used environment. It can also be used to prevent the I/O board's gold fingers from being damaged, when I/O boards are used to test the motherboards repeatedly. The dimension is 6.34" L x 1.1" H.

PCISX8-5B is a 64 bit, 5V wearout extender. It is a short and low cost extender designed to be worn out after 2000-5000 cycles of insertion. Its purpose is to prolong the life of the PCI connectors in a heavily used environment. It can also be used to prevent the I/O board's gold fingers from being damaged, when I/O boards are used to test the motherboards repeatedly. The dimension is 6.34" L x 1.1" H.

PCI801 is a straight 64 bit extender, designed as a wearout to prolong the life of the connectors on the motherboard in a heavily used test environment. It can also be used to prevent the I/O board's gold fingers from being damaged, when I/O boards are used to test the motherboards repeatedly. To order, specify -3 for VIO=3.3V version or -5 for VIO=5V version. The dimension is 5.354" L x 2.308" H.

PCI8-12 is a straight 64 bit extender, designed as a wearout to prolong the life of the connectors on the motherboard in a heavily used test environment. It can also be used to prevent the I/O board's gold fingers from being damaged, when I/O boards are used to test the motherboards repeatedly. The PCI8-12 conforms to the PCI and PCIX spec. To order, specify -3 for VIO=3.3V version or -5 for VIO=5V version. The dimension is 5.716" L x 1.965" H.

PCI-A64PSC-02- PCI 64 Bit Riser Card, with interrupt lines on a 2x2 header, Rev-02. Dimension - H: 2.93" x W: 5.35".

PCITX8-1 and PCITX8-2 are 64 bit right angle PCI risers that can turn in either direction. They are designed for short chassis, such as the 2U chassis. The height of the PCITX8-2 is designed to clear that of PCITX8-1, so that two PCI I/O boards can be inserted in parallel with the motherboard in the same direction. Both risers support the PCIX mode. User must specify VIO version and the side where the connector is mounted when placing an order. An on-board jumper allows VIO conversion, so a 3.3V I/O board can be used in a 5V slot, and vice versa. To order, specify -3 for VIO=3.3V, -5 for VIO=5V, -5/3 for 5V card in a 3.3V slot, -3/5 for 3.3V card in a 5V slot. Also, add -A for connector on A side or -B for connector on B side of the extender. When user's I/O board is inserted on B side, it will be parallel to the motherboard with component side down. The overall dimension of the PCITX8-1 is 5.24"L X 1.28"H The connector center height is 1.03" for 1B or 0.63" for 1A. The overall dimension of the PCITX8-2 is 5.24"L X 2.08"H The connector center height is1.83" for 2B or 1.43" for 2A.

PCITX8-3 is a PCI 64 bit right angle extender that turns on B side only. It is designed for the 1U/2U chassis, and it supports the PCIX mode. When user's I/O board is inserted, it will be parallel to the motherboard with component side down. An on-board jumper allows VIO conversion, so a 3.3V I/O board can be used in a 5V slot, and vice versa. To order, specify -3 for VIO=3.3V, -5 for VIO=5V, -5/3 for 5V card in a 3.3V slot, -3/5 for 3.3V card in a 5V slot. The overall dimension of the PCITX8-3 is 5.32"L X 1.08"H The connector center height is 0.88". User can order the goldfinger and the connector to be either 3.3V, 5V or mixed.

PCITX8-4 is the shortest PCI 64 bit right angle riser, featuring slim PCI connector. It is designed with connector on A side only. When user's I/O board is inserted on A side, it will be parallel to the motherboard with component side up. The overall dimension of the PCITX8-4 is 5.24"L X 0.57"H The connector center height is 0.43".

PCITX8-5 is a PCI 64 bit right angle riser (A side only). It is designed for the 1U chassis. When user's I/O board is inserted on A side, it will be parallel to the motherboard with component side up. The overall dimension of the PCITX8-5 is 5.24"L X 0.75"H The connector center height is 0.55".

PCITX8-6 is a PCI 64 bit right angle riser (B side only). It is designed for the 1U chassis and it supports the PCIX mode. An on-board jumper allows VIO conversion, so a 3.3V I/O board can be used in a 5V slot, and vice versa. To order, specify -3 for VIO=3.3V, -5 for VIO=5V, -5/3 for 5V card in a 3.3V slot, -3/5 for 3.3V card in a 5V slot.When user's I/O board is inserted on B side, it will be parallel to the motherboard with component side down. The overall dimension of the PCITX8-6 is 5.24"L X 0.96"H The connector center height is 0.76".

PCITX8-7 is a 64 bit right angle PCI riser that can turn in either direction. User must specify VIO version and the side where the connector is mounted when placing an order. Add -3 for VIO=3.3V version or -5 for VIO=5V version (default). Add -A for connector on A side or -B for connector on B side of the extender. When user's I/O board is inserted on A side, it will be parallel to the motherboard with component side up. The overall dimension of the PCITX8-7 is 5.24"L X 2.58"H The connector center height is 2.32" for 7B or 1.92" for 7A.

PCITX8-11 has been replaced by PCITX8-3. The newer model supports the PCIX mode.

PCITX8-31 is a 3 to 1 PCI 64 bit right angle riser that turns on B side only. It is designed for the 2U chassis. When user's I/O boards are inserted, They will be parallel to the motherboard with component sides down. On-board jumpers allow VIO conversionfor each slot, so a 3.3V I/O board can be used in a 5V slot, and vice versa. The overall dimension of the PCITX8-31 is 5.32"L X 2.72"H The connector center heights are 0.92", 1.72" and 2.52". User can order the goldfinger and the connector to be either 3.3V, 5V or mixed. This extender uses no addition cables, it is designed to be used in Intel's SCB and compatible motherboards only.

PCITX8 Extender Comparison Chart

* Supports the PCIX mode and allows VIO conversion.

** Does not support VIO conversion.

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(for proper selection of VIO and A side, B side versions, please see related article in the FAQ section)

PCI-FLEX64 is a PCI 64 bit Flexible Extender. It is available in Male to Male (-MM) and Female to Male (-FM) version. In the -MM version, the A/B connection are swapped, in default. The cable length can be specified to any length. The cable can also be folded to provide offset. The goldfinger end piece PCB is about 0.58" tall. The overall dimension for the -MM version with 3" cable is about 3.9"H x 5.6"W. The overall dimension for the -FM version with 3" cable is about 4.5"H x 5.6"W.

PCIRX-FLEX64 is a PCI 64 bit Right Angle Flexible Extender. It is available in A side, B side and 5.0VIO, 3.3VIO versions. The cable length can be specified to any length. The goldfinger end piece PCB is about 0.58" tall. The overall dimension, with a 3" cable, is about 4.0"H x 5.85"W.

PCIKRX8 is a right angle PCI 64 bit Flexible Extender. The cable length is fixed to 3" long. The cable is made of Kapton material with impedance matched to to support higher PCI bus speed. The bottom gold finger PCB is about 0.41" tall. The overall dimension with a 3" cable is about 3.77"H x 5.25"W.

PCIRX2N1 is a PCI 2 in 1 right angle riser. The overall dimension of the main board assembly is 2.01"H x 6.94"W. The bottom slot is connected to a flexible wide cable. The majority of bus signals from the top slot is connected to the bottom slot. However, there are some dedicated signals needed for the top slot that are borrowed from a flexible narrow cable which is plugged into a nearby motherboard slot. At the very bottom of the riser, there is an AGP form factor drop down section that allows the riser to reside in the motherboard AGP slot. This drop down section can be removed, and the riser can be mounted anywhere inside the chassis. The user can order the riser with either PCI-32 or PCI-64 bit connectors. The VIO voltage of each connector on the riser is selectable. All connectors are mounted on the B side of the riser card. The top PCI slot is located at 1.79", the bottom PCI slot is located at 0.99", from the bottom of the board. The wide cable and the narrow cable can be ordered in various lengths. The AGP drop down section will be removed, in -NA version and all relative dimensions will be 0.375" less.

PCITX3N1 is a PCI 3 in 1 right angle riser. The overall dimension of the main board assembly is 2.75"H x 7.10"W. The middle slot is connected directly to the gold fingers. Majority of the bus signals of the top slot is connected to the middle slot. However, there are some dedicated signals that are needed for the top slot, and they are borrowed from a narrow cable that is plugged into a nearby motherboard slot. The bottom slot is a completely independent connection, coming from a wide cable that connects to yet another PCI slot on the motherboard. This arrangement allows the bottom slot to work off a PCI slot on the Motherboard that is not common to the PCI slot where the riser is plugged in. The user can order the riser with a three PCI-32 bit slot or up to a three 64 bit slot configuration. The VIO voltage of each slot on the riser is selectable. All connectors are mounted on the B side of the riser card. The top PCI slot is located at 2.515", the center PCI slot is located at 1.715", and the bottom PCI slot is located at 0.915" from the bottom of the board. The wide cable and the narrow cable can be ordered in various lengths.

PCITX3S1 is a PCI 3 in 1 right angle riser. The overall dimension of the main board assembly is 2.75"H x 7.10"W. The top slot is connected directly to the gold fingers. The middle and bottom slots are tie together, and their PCI bus signals come from a wide cable that connects to another PCI slot on the motherboard. However, there are some dedicated signals that are needed for the middle slot, and they are borrowed from a narrow cable that connects to yet another nearby motherboard PCI slot. This arrangement allows the top slot to work with an independent PCI slot on the motherboard than the other two slots. The wide cable and the narrow cables should connect to PCI slots on the Motherboard that are controlled by a common PCI bridge chip. The user can order the riser in a three PCI-32 bit slot or up to a three 64 bit slot configuration. The VIO voltage of each slot on the riser is selectable. All connectors are mounted on the B side of the riser card. The top PCI slot is located at 2.515", the center PCI slot is located at 1.715", and the bottom PCI slot is located at 0.915" from the bottom of the board. The wide cable and the narrow cable can be ordered in various lengths.

PCIAGPTX01 is a PCI/AGP-PRO/PCI, 3 in 1 right angle riser. It plug into an AGP-PRO slot. The overall dimension of the main board assembly is 2.95"H x 7.00"W. The middle AGP-PRO connector connects directly to the AGP-PRO gold fingers. The top slot is connected to the bottom slot. Some dedicated signals that are needed for the top slot, are borrowed from a small paddle board that is plugged into a nearby motherboard PCI slot. The bottom connector is a completely independent connection, coming from a separate paddle board of yet another PCI slot on the motherboard. The user can order the riser with PCI-32 bit or PCI 64 bit connectors and an AGP or AGP-PRO connector. All connectors are mounted on the B side of the riser card. This riser is designed for chassis with horizontal cutouts that line up with the AGP-PRO slot on the motherboard. The high performance kapton cable is 3" long and it supports higher PCI bus speed. Picture shown above is the PCIAGPTX01 populated with 2 PCI-64 bit 3.3V connectors, and an AGP/AGP-PRO universal connector. The top PCI connector is located at 2.571", the center AGP connector is located at 1.771", and the bottom PCI connector is located at 0.971" from the bottom of the board. The narrow cable can be ordered in various lengths.

PAPTX-AGP is a PCI/AGP/PCI, 3 in 1 right angle riser. It plugs in an AGP slot. The overall dimension of the main board assembly is 2.95"H x 7.00"W. The middle AGP connector connects directly to the AGP gold fingers. The top slot is connected to the bottom slot. Some dedicated signals that are needed for the top slot, are borrowed from a small paddle board that is plugged into a nearby motherboard PCI slot. The bottom connector is a completely independent connection, coming from a separate paddle board of yet another PCI slot on the motherboard. The user can order the riser with PCI-32 bit or PCI 64 bit connectors. All connectors are mounted on the B side of the riser card. This riser is designed for chassis with horizontal cutouts that line up with the AGP slot on the motherboard. Picture shown above is the PAPTX-AGP-8U8-313. It is populated with 2 PCI-64 bit 3.3V connectors, and an AGP universal connector. The gold finger is cut for 1.5V (4X) AGP slot. The top PCI connector is located at 2.571", the center AGP connector is located at 1.771", and the bottom PCI connector is located at 0.971" from the bottom of the board. The wide and narrow cables can be ordered in various lengths.

PAPTX-PCI is a PCI/AGP/PCI, 3 in 1 right angle riser. It plugs into a PCI-32 or a PCI-64 slot. The overall dimension of the main board assembly is 2.95"H x 7.00"W. The middle AGP connector connects to the AGP slot on the Motherboard via an AGP riser in the back. The top PCI connector connects to the bottom PCI connector. Some dedicated signals that are needed for the top connector, are borrowed from a small paddle board that is plugged into a nearby motherboard PCI slot. The bottom connector connects directly to the goldfinger. The user can order the riser with PCI-32 bit or PCI 64 bit connectors. All connectors are mounted on the B side of the riser card. This riser is designed for chassis with horizontal cutouts that line up with the 1st PCI slot on the motherboard. Picture shown above is the PAPTX-PCI-818-313. It is populated with 2 PCI-64 bit 3.3V connectors, and a AGP 1.5V(4X) connector. The PCI gold finger is cut for universal, and the AGP goldfinger is cut for 1.5V. The top PCI connector is located at 2.521", the center AGP connector is located at 1.721", and the bottom PCI connector is located at 0.921" from the bottom of the riser. The narrow cable can be ordered in various lengths.

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